{"id":39839,"date":"2025-02-23T12:56:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T18:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/?p=39839"},"modified":"2025-02-22T21:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T03:00:16","slug":"rm-of-mountain-minutes-january-22-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swanriver.valleybiz.ca\/news\/2025\/02\/23\/rm-of-mountain-minutes-january-22-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"RM of Mountain Minutes – January 22, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
\n<\/br>
\nMembers Present:
\nReeve: Keith Behrmann
\nCouncillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Jarrett Mosiondz, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
\nCAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as secretary. <\/p>\n

1. \tCall to Order<\/p>\n

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.<\/p>\n

2. \tAdoption of Agenda<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/021
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 22nd, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

3. \tMatters Arising from Minutes<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/022
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council and the Public Hearing for Variance Public Hearing held January 8th, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

4. \tBy-Laws & Policies<\/p>\n

5. \tFinancial<\/p>\n

5.1\tAccounts Payable<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/023
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250039 to 20250074 be approved for payment in the amount of $71,168.05, including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $9,869.65 as attached hereto as Schedule \u2018A\u2019.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6. \t2025 Budget<\/p>\n

6.1\tLUD Deficits 2024<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/024
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nWHEREAS the LUD of Pine River, Birch River and Mafeking have all incurred a deficit for the 2024 operating year;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain budget to use funds from the respective reserve accounts to cover the 2024 shortfall in 2025.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.1.1\tLocal Urban Districts<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/025
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby request a meeting with Municipal Services Officer to review and discuss the dissolution of LUD committees and their implications on the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

6.2\tCouncil Budget 2025: Add to Financial Plan<\/p>\n

6.3\tOffice Budget 2025: Add to Financial Plan<\/p>\n

6.4\tPool Budget 2025: Add to Financial Plan<\/p>\n

6.5\tWaste Sites Budget 2025: Add to Financial Plan<\/p>\n

6.6\tMafeking Transfer Station: Power<\/p>\n

TABLED<\/p>\n

6.7\t2025 Projects and Funding Sources: Discussion<\/p>\n

6.8\t2025 Equipment Purchases Public Hearing<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/026
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the public notice and information package for a 2025 equipment purchase Public Hearing as per schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

7. \tWARD REPORTS & Work Orders<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/027
\nMoved By: Arnie Pedersen
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #02\/2025 to #04\/2025 attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

8. \tDelegations\/Petitions<\/p>\n

8.1\t10:30 a.m. Dave Forbes: Pine River Fire Hall Renovations & 2025 Budget<\/p>\n

8.1.1\tFire Department Budget 2025: Add to Financial Plan<\/p>\n

9. \tMeeting Attendance and Reports<\/p>\n

9.1\tReview of KickStart Meeting: Pine River Fire Hall Project<\/p>\n

9.1.1\tBuilding Committee<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/028
\nMoved By: Brad Wyatt
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council establish a Building Committee for the Pine River Fire Hall Renovation and Expansion project, and that the following members be appointed to this Committee:
\nCouncillor Malcolm
\nCouncillor Laychuk
\nCouncillor Rizok
\nReeve Behrmann
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9.1.2\tBuilding Occupancy<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/029
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Daniel Laychuk
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby forgo the National Building Code recommendations to establish the Pine River Fire Hall as a Post-Disaster Building.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9.1.3\tConstruction Tender Options<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/030
\nMoved By: Daniel Laychuk
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain utilize the Design Build tender option for the Pine River Fire Hall project.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

9.1.4\tStakeholders and Involvement: Discussion<\/p>\n

9.2\tAMM Municipal Visit – February 5: Agenda Topics<\/p>\n

10. \tGeneral Business<\/p>\n

10.1\tMountain North Snowplowing: Discussion on Priorities<\/p>\n

10.2\t2023 Land Sale Subdivision: Heritage Resource Impact Assessment Requirement<\/p>\n

10.3\t2025 Gravel Contract: Mountain South<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/031
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby enter into contract with Dyck Construction for the Mountain South gravelling program for the 2025 and 2026 years as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.4\t2025 Gravel Contract: Mountain North<\/p>\n

TABLED<\/p>\n

10.5\t2025 Mowing Contract<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/032
\nMoved By: Nestor Rizok
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby re-advertise the Mowing RFQ with a deadline of February 21st, 2025.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

10.6\tSwan Valley Mutual Aid Agreement<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/033
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Arnie Pedersen
\nWHEREAS a Mutual Aid Agreement has been proposed by the Swan Valley Mutual Aid District in order to ensure that all members are fully aware of the definition and conditions that are associated with Mutual Aid;
\nAND WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain considered the Agreement on August 28th, 2024 with one condition stated in Resolution Number 2024\/302 in relation to the timeframe that enacts Mutual Aid, however, the Mutual Aid is recommending a one half hour time frame to have all personnel from the requesting department on scene;
\nTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Swan Valley Mutual Aid Agreement presented through the letter of concern dated January 9th, 2025;
\nAND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11. \tCommunications<\/p>\n

11.1\tDonation Request: Bellsite Poker Derby<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/034
\nMoved By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nSeconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the Bellsite Community Centre Poker Derby in the amount of $50.00.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.2\t2024 Strategic Plan Report<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/035
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Jarrett Mosiondz
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve and publish the Strategic Plan Report for 2024.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n

11.3\tRCMP Report: Swan River Detachment<\/p>\n

12. \tAdjournment<\/p>\n

Resolution No: 2025\/036
\nMoved By: Wilmer Malcolm
\nSeconded By: Nestor Rizok
\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 12th, 2025.
\nMeeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
\nFor: 7 Against:
\nCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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